Loader/Driver

Job Summary
The Haul Driver must possess an active Class A CDL and transports clay from the mine site to the manufacturing plant and supports the mine operations with the ability to utilize a variety of heavy equipment including tractor, scraper, dozers, excavators, front-end loader, 40 ton haul truck grader and back hoes at the mine. 
 
Essential Functions
•    Haul clay from mine pit to plant 
•    raw material at pit using heavy equipment such as those listed above in a safe manner.
•    Ensures proper quality of clay mined.
•    Records quantity of material mined as well as the hours of operation of the equipment.
•    Hauls waste back to the pit and maintains dust pit area for haul trucks to dump waste.
•    Maintains roads and berms to ensure adequate height and ensure roads are clear of obstruction.
•    Utilizes hand tools to make miner equipment adjustments.
•    Keeps areas clean and free of clutter. Uses water truck/sprinklers for dust control as necessary. 
•    Obey all Company, State and Federal safety policies, rules and regulations. 
•    Inform appropriate personnel of any abnormal conditions, defects, changes made in machines, and/or job procedures or conditions.
•    Completes Pre-Shift and workplace examination checklists and ensures areas that are in need of repair are reported to appropriate personnel.  Files daily Workplace Examinations and inspection forms properly. 
•    Maintain security of the mine by securing the mine from trespassers and directing the contractors to adhere to the safety rules and regulations set forth by MSHA and Oil-Dri.
•    Performs other related duties as assigned 
  
Qualifications
•    Must posses an active Class A CDL 
•    Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on product specifications, SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures), PWI (Process Work Instructions)  and similar documents.
•    Receive and pass training, and operate equipment associated with the mine, (i.e., dozers, scrapers, excavators, water truck, haul truck, front-end loader, tractor grader).
•    Must be able to work independently with limited supervision. 
•    Ability to read mining maps as necessary. 
•    Demonstrated ability to perform detail-oriented work.
•    Basic math skills. 
•    Good communication skills. 
•    Two years experience driving and heavy equipment operation, preferred.
•    Basic mechanical knowledge.